Kahoka accident injures one

KAHOKA, Mo. -- A two-car accident east of Kahoka injured one driver at 3:45 p.m. Sunday.

Ashley J. Titford, 17, of Kahoka, was taken by Clark County Ambulance to Keokuk (Iowa) Area Hospital for treatment of minor injuries.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported Titford was driving a 1992 Cadillac DeVille west on Route EE, one mile east of Kahoka, when she swerved to miss a vehicle stopped attempting to turn left. The Titford vehicle then crossed the center line and struck head-on an eastbound 2007 GMC Sierra driven by William P. Jennings, 68, of Des Peres, police said.

Both drivers were wearing a seat belt, police said.

Also assisting was the Clark County Sheriff's Department and Clark County Rescue Squad.